DUI and Hit-and-Run Laws
California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a) states: “It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. California Vehicle Code 20001 (a) states: “The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting…
Read MoreHouse Fires Leading Cause of Accidental Death
The U.S. Fire Administration states that house fires are still a leading cause of accidental death and injury. Even with efforts for better fire safety and stricter electrical codes, between 2008 and 2010 approximately 13,000 people were injured in house fires. The USFA’s data also shows that 76% of all civilian fire resulted from residential…
Read MoreDog Bites and Owner Liability
The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has data showing that more than 4.7 million people suffer dog bites every year. Of that number 800,000 people seek medical attention and approximately half of them are children. Around 386,000 injured parties need to be treated in an emergency department. California’s Civil Code is very…
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